3 Days - 2 Nights

If you really want to discover the Rioja wine region this is your tour. We have designed this 3-day tour so you can discover all the Rioja wine styles (from traditional to modern), all types of architectures (from 16th century underground cellars to incredible 21st avant-garde structures) and different winery sizes (from 20,000 bottles a year to +7 million).

In this tour you will get to know the 3 sub regions of Rioja: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental so you can understand how the different styles of soils, geographical influences and altitudes offer completely different wine profiles. From the famous Tempranillo grapes to the Viura, Granache, Graciano or Mazuelo you will experience the brand range of Rioja´s wines.

* This is a private tour so it can be adapted to your specific preferences and requirements.

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Three-Day Rioja private tour, discovering the best wineries, gastronomy and scenery

Private Tour, Guide & High End Transport

Discover The Most Stunning Places of Rioja

Visit the Top Wineries With Multiple Tastings

Lunch In The Most Prestigious Restaurants

Stay In Charming Boutique Hotels

Day 1: Traditional Rioja Wineries. Rioja Alta, Haro & Michelin Starred Restaurant

On day one we will visit the Rioja Alta wine region which has one of the greatest concentration of 80+ year old vineyards in the world. It´s not a surprise that this region gathers the majority of the century cellars of Rioja. Discover the magical city of Haro, the capital of Rioja Alta. Surrounded by wineries and founded in the 13th century and possessing all the secrets to making the most selected Rioja Wines.

Visit two centenary wineries in the beautiful "Train Station" neighbourhood of Haro. In this region the Riojas are following the traditional method of Rioja wine making. Using long ageing techniques offering light Rioja wines (we called them Vino Fino). In this region you will find the majority of Riojas Reservas and Grandes Reservas.

For lunch you will enjoy a tasting menu-lunch in a top rated Micehlin starred restaurant at the heart of Haro.

We will visit Haro and Briones, a small little village regarded as one of the most beautiful places of Spain. From this town we will have the best views of the Ebro river on its way through the Rioja vineyards.

Day 2: Modern Style Wineries.

Rioja Alavesa & Laguardia

On day 2 we will visit the stunning modern Rioja Alavesa wine region where the majority of the boutique family-owned bodegas are located and the impressive architectural wineries. Limestone soils and high altitude vineyards producing wines with an incredible reputation. In this area you will discover the new modern style of Rioja where the wines are vibrant, with high acidity and where the use of oak is minimal so the focus is in the quality of the fruit.

Visit 2/3 wineries being one of them Marques de Riscal or Ysios. The Rioja wine region has over 600 different cellars yet we carefully select only the finest to visit: ancient, boutique, personal and with top rated wines

Tasting menu lunch will be served in a fabulous winery overlooking the vineyards.

Introduction and exploration of the medieval town of Laguardia, one of the most beautiful places in Rioja Alavesa with its fortified wall, narrow cobbled streets and vineyards and mountain views. You will see why it’s known as one of the most stunning towns in all of Spain.

Our knowledge of the area's landscape, wine and culture together with priority access and driving removes all the hassle so you can enjoy every sip of the finest Rioja wines

Day 3: Rioja as Its Best.

Small Boutique Family Wineries

Day three of our Rioja Private Tour you will visit 2/3 family owned wineries and you will discover their wines and vineyards by the hand of the owners/winemakers. Now it is time to talk to the people behind each bottle of wine and really immerse in how Rioja wineries have been passed from generation to generation.

Lunch will be served by one of the family wineries so you can have a super special meal, chat with the owners and enjoy a little bit of the real Rioja life.

After lunch we will drop you off at the airport or next destination in Northern Spain.

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All our multi-tours can be adapted to your needs as they are completely private for you!

WHY US?

Reliable

We are a family business, fully insured and licensed for tours in Northern Spain.

We offer the best quality services in all that we do.

We have over five years' experience in the tourism & travel sphere.

For your comfort and safety, our tours are in luxury new vehicles.

We accept all types of debit/credit cards and PayPal.

All our reviews on Tripadvisor are rated 'excellent'.

Authentic

Our partnerships are with small family businesses who maintain a respect for sustainability and authenticity.

We consider wine to be an art, and each cellar we visit has a great story behind it.

We partner with traditional local restaurants that use only seasonal produce.

We go to infrequently-visited small towns & villages that rarely appear in the travel guides.

Knowledgeable

Our team is experienced in the wine and gastronomy worlds.

Our team are locals who genuinely love and know the North of Spain inside out.

Whilst we have carefully planned our tours, we aim to cater to our clients' needs, and will adjust the itinerary when needed.

With us you will not feel like you are on a tour, but rather having a trip with local friends.